REJOINDER: All the ‘Fix the Party First’ Rantings and Matters Arising

Context:
Amidst growing calls within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to delay the upcoming Delegates’ Conference under the guise of “fixing the party first,” this rejoinder offers a clear-eyed response to the misinformation and political opportunism fuelling the chaos.

It is often said that when emotions override facts, chaos follows. That is exactly what we are hearing from a few voices within the NPP who are calling for a postponement of the Delegates’ Conference in favour of efforts to “fix the party first.”

Some of these calls may be honest — born out of ignorance of the facts. But the majority are disingenuous attempts to manufacture moral panic, wrapped in selective memory, political innuendo, and personal agendas.

Let’s be clear: no one is under any illusion that the NPP is in perfect shape. But neither should we allow narratives — no matter how eloquent — to distort the truth, malign institutions, or delegitimise processes that are constitutional, valid, and in some cases, long overdue.

Setting the Record Straight
First, the infamous Kufuor video — now a tool for political mischief — was not some spontaneous, divine revelation. It was a stage-managed ploy by a recent flagbearer aspirant and his cohorts to serve a specific internal political agenda. These same individuals remain impatient to purchase the party for themselves, because in their eyes, everything — including this great tradition — is for sale. Ask those who were part of the group that visited President Kufuor, and they’ll tell you: the moment was manipulated. Plain and simple.

Second, the suggestion that the Delegates’ Conference was part of a sinister plot hatched by some cabal is false. The date was set long before the now-infamous National Council meeting. Any claim to the contrary is either mischief or ignorance. The idea that it was smuggled through the backdoor to short-circuit party structures is simply fiction.

And the notion that the current national executives are clinging to power illegitimately? Also false. Their mandate expires in March 2026 — a fact entrenched in the party’s own constitution. Whether we won or lost the 2024 elections, they are constitutionally mandated to lead the party’s reform process.

The National Council has done nothing illegal or underhanded. It merely exercised its constitutional responsibility by tabling over 100 motions for delegates to vote on. That’s called democracy — not dictatorship.

Selective Memory and Political Hypocrisy
Let’s also not be selective in our memory. When the same National Council endorsed Alexander Afenyo-Markin as Minority Leader, where were these voices of dissent? Silent. Why? Because the decision favoured certain camps. Now that the tide has turned, and decisions no longer align with the ambitions of a few, they suddenly cry “autocracy.” Hypocrisy has never been this loud.

Take Ablekuma for instance. The party gave a clear directive. But two flagbearer aspirants — who should know better — openly defied that instruction and backed a disqualified candidate. Today, that act of insubordination has created needless division in the constituency. Yet no one wants to talk about it. Again, the silence is deafening.

The True Crisis: Erosion of Values
The real tragedy is not procedural — it is ethical. As many true traditionalists within the party have rightly observed, the NPP is bleeding from within — not because of National Council decisions, but because of a deep erosion of values.

The party that once stood for relentless, unconditional service to the community has mutated into a theatre of selfish ambition. From grassroots supporters to presidential aspirants, the mantra is no longer service, but self.

How do we explain NPP stalwarts in constituencies who no longer speak to one another, who sabotage their own colleagues — all in the pursuit of individual power?

In Akwatia, for instance, internal sabotage trumped merit. Madam Sey, the party’s strongest candidate, was blacklisted in favour of personal favourites. And now, at a time when unity is critical, there are still schemes to sideline her. Is this how we intend to win elections?

The Legacy We Are Betraying
Victor Owusu. J.H. Mensah. B.J. Da Rocha. The Dombos. These were patriots who sacrificed everything — including their personal ambitions — for this tradition. Today, that noble spirit has been replaced by transactional politics and institutional capture for self-enrichment.

Let this be clear: the NPP is not for sale.

Those who have built wealth off the back of the party and now seek to buy it must hear this loud and clear: the spirit of this tradition is watching. The soul of the Danquah-Busia-Dombo legacy cannot — and will not — be hijacked by those whose only contributions are their pocketbooks and inflated egos. They will remain accursed forever.

This party was founded to promote development in freedom — a political philosophy rooted in protecting individual liberty, empowering indigenous private enterprise, and advancing community growth. That tradition cannot and will not be betrayed to satisfy the ambitions of a few power-hungry politicians.

The Way Forward
The path forward is clear: the party must return to its roots. Yes, communication must improve. But more importantly, we must cleanse ourselves of this toxic culture of self-entitlement and intra-party sabotage. Until we do, political power will remain a mirage.

Let the truth be told. Let the facts speak louder than fiction. And let no one confuse internal disagreement with institutional failure.

The NPP is not broken — but it is under siege from within.

We must rise together to match the old, forgotten standards. Or we will remain fallen

AUTHOR: the whispering shadow